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The Orion

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The secret to relaxation: angry rock music

Ariana Powell, City Editor // March 2, 2023

Nothing is more cathartic than turning on loud music after a long and stressful day. I find that it’s pleasing to turn on some angry emo rock music to make my anger regarding classes, responsibilities,...

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What you should read next: emotion and thrill 

Daisy Beltran, Reporter // March 1, 2023

  "What My Mother and I Don't Talk About" Don't worry, this book isn't specifically for those who have mommy issues. It's for anyone who wishes to gain insight into their relationship with...

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Drastic times call for drastic measures: America’s mass shooting problem

Emily Russell, Reporter // February 28, 2023

We are just three months into the new year, and there have already been over 80 mass shootings in the U.S. This is America in 2023.  Consequently, we have become uncomfortably familiar with feelings...

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Mental health and messy spaces

Daisy Beltran, Reporter // February 27, 2023

Take a moment and reflect on your own personal space. Is the bedside table cluttered with random objects? Are your dishes clean? Is your bed made? Do you ever get stressed about your mess?  Making...

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What to do and expect during AS general election season

Ariana Powell, City Editor // February 26, 2023

The beginning of the spring semester means the start of classes and the ending of some university careers. It also means that it’s time for the Associated Students general election, a time to elect...

Graphic of four arms grabbing onto each other. Each displaying different skin tones with a Black Lives Matter logo beneath

Memphis police officers face murder charges after fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

Abbigail Kovac, Reporter // February 24, 2023

On Jan. 7, in Memphis, Tennessee, police attacked Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man and father to a four year-old son. He was pulled over for alleged reckless driving. This group of officers were...

A skull rests in the middle of a metal circle with wires stretching out to the sides. Blue, green and purple colors are diffused through the sheers attached to the back of the shadow box. A small digital screen rests below the main center piece, it says and dreams begin. Medium brown wood creates the box and lights in The Naked Lounge reflect off of the boxs glass.

Zak Elstein: Artistic capsules and windows to thought

Ariana Powell, City Editor // February 22, 2023

Dramatic red lights cast a harsh shadow on a white, bleached cat skull attached to a chain above vertebrae hanging in a symmetrical manner. A crystal rests at the bottom in the middle, reflecting light,...

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Weekly fit check: Valentine’s Day

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor // February 22, 2023

Love was in the air, and in student apparel, last week with the annual celebration of Valentine’s Day.  Mahlet Iseley, a sophomore studying psychology, dressed to impress. To say she was on...

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Adderall shortage reaches its fourth month,  leaves many without medication 

Emily Russell, Reporter // February 20, 2023

On Oct. 12, 2022, the FDA announced a shortage of the mixed salts that make up the brand-name stimulant medication, Adderall. According to the FDA report, it is expected the shortage will last until early...

Students Lizzie Kragen and Catherine Timm posing for their fit checks.

Weekly fit check: Monochrome fits for spring 

Megan Gauer, Reporter // February 15, 2023

Last week’s warm weather brought spring outfits to campus. These students showed off their spring style on Feb. 8. Senior Lizzie Kragen shows off her monochrome outfit. She shared that her outfit...

Violinist Caroline Cecilia Fairchild, Guitarist Luis Gonzalez-Campos, Drummer Jaik Hakkarinen, Lead Singer and synth player Roni Jean, Backing Vocalist Alexi Ong, and Bassist Aron Linker. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.

Local stars headline the BMU Auditorium

Mario Ortiz Jr, Reporter // February 15, 2023

Chico State's radio station KCSC teamed up with Chico Art Collective to put on an all woman lineup for their first show of the semester on Feb. 9th. The lineup featured Sydney Dillon, Alexi & the...

Grace Gallagher hitting at home base.
Taken Feb. 10th

Chico State Softball team hit it off in their first home game

Alejandro Zepeda, Reporter // February 14, 2023

Chico State’s Softball team played three intense home games this weekend against Academy of Art and Stanislaus State. On Friday morning, the Chico State Wildcats faced off against Academy of Art...

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